As I journey back to the University of Pittsburgh, I have spent time reflecting on the transformative summer I had in London. Living, working, commuting, and exploring in London have taught me more than I ever could have imagined about myself and my career goals. I always knew I wanted to study abroad while in…
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A Quick Train or Plane Ride Away!
Hello, this is Melina Mazzella. My study abroad home base is in London, and I have loved every second of my summer experience here so far. The atmosphere, architecture, events, and people have made this city so easy to adjust to. While I could stay in England all summer, I have also taken advantage of…
Summer in London So Far!
Hello! This is Melina Mazzella, and I am officially 3+ weeks into my summer internship experience in London! So far, I have felt welcomed, challenged, and amazed by all of the new experiences I have had. Reflecting on the past 3 weeks, I am proud of myself and my friends for our efforts to explore…
Auf Wiedersehen, Munchen!
After arriving back home from my glorious study abroad in the city of Munchen, Germany, I have realized how much I have truly grown from such an experience. Looking back on those past six weeks, I can see now just how far I have truly come. My progress in my German language skills is one…
Erinnerungskultur: Remembering as a Responsibility
My name is Anne Eloi, and I participated in the Bioscience Breakthroughs in Germany program. During my study abroad experience in Berlin, one of the things that touched me the most was Germany’s culture of remembrance. Before the trip, I knew Berlin had a lot of history, but being there helped me understand that remembrance…
Melina is London Bound!
Hello, my name is Melina Mazzella, and I am a rising junior. I am majoring in Public Health and minoring in Chemistry on a pre-medical track. Outside of my academics, I am the incoming Director of Lifetime Membership for the Tri Delta sorority, volunteer weekly at the Pitt Vaccination and Health Connections Hub, and am…
Getting around Munchen!
Something that was quite new to me personally was the accessibility to public infrastructure. The idea of having so many different routes available to get to places was a complete culture shock. Because I study at a branch campus, I am not too sure what the infrastructure is like in Oakland, but I can’t imagine it…
Isabella Hribal in Munchen!
Hello friends! My name is Isabella Hribal and I am participating in University of Pittsburgh’s German Culture and Language study abroad program in Munchen, Germany. I just finished out my sophomore year at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, dual majoring in Early and Special Education with a certificate in West European Studies. I had a great opportunity…
Post-Trip: Potsdam, Cologne, Brussels, Antwerpen, & Luxembourg
As my internship at Vencon Research draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a journey that went far beyond the work itself. This experience has been a profound blend of professional growth, cultural immersion, and personal discovery—all set against the backdrop of an incredible city and an even more incredible continent. The last…
Week 8: Budapest, Timisoara, & Bratislava
This week at Vencon, I continued refining our Prospective Client Scoring Model while balancing smaller research requests from the senior team. The work has shifted from heavy research to fine-tuning: making sure the framework captures the right criteria, reflects market realities, and is easy to use across teams. Presenting these refinements means I’ve had to…